Openstack Engineer - Green Light

Green Light is seeking a Senior OpenStack Engineer (Hands-On SME) to join a OpenShift (OCP) migration program, delivering alongside consultants and working in deep technical partnership with highly experienced customers.

This role requires credible, low-level expertise in Red Hat OpenStack Platform (RHOSP), including v18 and upgrade experience, with the ability to engage in detailed technical discussions, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute hands-on to the environment. This is not a passive advisory role — the expectation is to actively contribute, challenge, and collaborate at an expert level.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-On OpenStack Engineering (RHOSP Focus) - Work directly on RHOSP environments (v16–v18, with emphasis on v18) - Contribute to: Configuration, deployment, and tuning of core services (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone)
• Troubleshooting at service, API, and log level Perform and support OpenStack upgrades (minor and major) including: Upgrade planning and risk identification Execution support (e.g. data plane / control plane considerations)
• Post-upgrade validation and performance tuning OpenStack Readiness for OpenShift Ensure OpenStack platform is fit-for-purpose for OCP workloads
• Work hands-on with: Compute sizing and overcommit strategies Networking alignment (Neutron ? OVN-Kubernetes) Storage backends (Cinder, Ceph integration for container persistence) Support real-world OCP cluster deployments on OpenStack (IPI/UPI)
• Deep Technical Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve complex cross-layer issues, such as: - Packet flow inconsistencies between Neutron and OCP SDN - API latency / scheduler issues in Nova.
• Storage latency impacting container workloads Operate comfortably using: - CLI tools - Logs (systemd, container logs, OpenStack services) -
• Debug-level analysis Expected to hold their own in highly technical debates with senior customer SMEs.
• Upgrade & Lifecycle Management (Critical Requirement) Lead or contribute to RHOSP upgrade activities, with proven experience in: - Version lifecycle considerations (esp. v17 v18 transitions) - Control plane upgrades and rolling strategies - Dependency management (Ceph, networking components, etc.)
• Identify risks such as: - API deprecations - Networking model changes - Operator/automation impacts
• Collaboration with Expert Customer SMEs - Work peer-to-peer with deeply technical customer engineers
• Engage in: - Whiteboarding detailed architecture decisions - Reviewing configs, templates, and deployment pipelines.

About the company:

We are an Australian onshore services company that provides technology capability across ANZ and Asia. Our services range from day-to-day operational activities, through project delivery, to more strategic and transformational programs. At Green Light, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



 
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we are dedicated to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. During the recruitment process, if you require any accommodations or modifications please reach out to View email address on au.fitly.work or call +61 9247 3799.

Apply Now! For more information, contact Shilpa at View phone number on au.fitly.work or email View email address on au.fitly.work Shilpa Chopra,  Resource Manager